[fsagx]

What makes you think this is a fad? (unless you are using a bit of sarcasm)

When have any elite not thought they were the smartest, most virtuous, anointed by god, etc? I don't think you can just point to Rand or something -- That's just the modern context we view it through.

[deflator]

This is true. But there's also an overwhelming instinct for people to think the problems they face today are completely new and have no historical precedents